I can’t help but feel sad when I read these great words, and think that only a small percentage of today’s high school and college students could read this and meaningfully comprehend it.
Thank God I got my high school and college education when I did - decades ago.
I’ve read and re-read Washington’s farewell address many times. If only our politicians would do the same, paying particular attention to what he said about the dangers of partisanship.
Save your tears for the people in Congress that can't read it, comprehend it or put it into action. The self centered power hungry Congresscritters are fat and bloated from feeding at the trough but can't turn away until death comes knocking.